Leeds United confirm Karl Darlow exit after new deal rejected, joins Manchester United

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15 July 2026

Leeds United have confirmed goalkeeper

Karl Darlow

has left following the expiry of his contract, despite being offered fresh terms at Elland Road. The 35-year-old has joined

Manchester United

to act as back-up.

He rejected Leeds' offer and opted for

. The club thanked him for his service, noting his professionalism and work in the community.

Darlow arrived ahead of 2023/24 and debuted in a League Cup win over Shrewsbury Town. The following season he started the final seven Championship matches, six of which Leeds won, sealing the title at Plymouth Argyle on the last day.

That same term he made his Wales debut, following his grandfather into international football. His first cap came in a 2-1 away win over Montenegro and he now has 15 full caps, establishing himself as Cymru's number one.

Back in the Premier League, he featured 22 times last season and collected April's Save of the Month for denying Wolverhampton Wanderers' Ladislav Krejci from point-blank range.

He departs with 38 appearances, having helped win the 2024/25 Championship and then preserve top-flight status last term. Leeds plan to recruit another goalkeeper. With Illan Meslier joining Arsenal and Darlow gone, Lucas Perri and Alex Cairns are Daniel Farke's current options.

Source:

yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

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